VOD Service launched by Discover Digital in South Africa 09 May 2017
A new Video-on-demand service is being launched by Discover Digital in South Africa to rival Netflix and Showmax. The new Digital Entertainment on Demand (DEOD) service will let Discover Digital collaborate with regional telecommunications operators in the domestic market as … Continue reading
Samsung introduces VOD Apps for it’s Gear PhoneCast VR 09 May 2017
Samsung is providing new apps into the headset that serve as a guide to how traditional 2D content can work inside VR. A beta version of Samsung PhoneCast VR was launched this week. This free app puts users in a … Continue reading
LiveXLive attains Streaming Rights for the Hangout Music Festival 09 May 2017
LiveXLive which is a premium live-streaming network has acquired the exclusive streaming rights for the Hangout Music Festival for the next three years. This exclusive partnership kick starts at this year’s festival which will take place from May 19 through … Continue reading
Zero-rating streaming service launched by OOREDOO 09 May 2017
The Qatari international telecommunication Company Ooredoo revealed their new offer called ‘Stream On’ which is a video streaming service that provides unlimited access to certain content providers such as Youtube and VIU. It is priced at US$1.30 per day for … Continue reading
Low bandwidth streaming technology to be introduced by Netflix for developing countries 08 May 2017
Netflix is all set to improve video delivery in India by introducing a new technology that will work with slow internet connections without compromising on the quality. This new technology will let consumers stream massive amounts of video content (upto … Continue reading
Spending on VOD to hit $32.3 billion in 2017! 08 May 2017
A study conducted by Gartner Inc suggests that Global spending on VOD services will total $32.3 billion in 2017, a 22.3% increase from 2016. According to Gartner, internet- delivered linear TV services that have already been launched in India and … Continue reading
Comcast adds KidStream to its VOD service 04 May 2017
Kids and parents now have a new, affordable destination for high quality, safe, and imaginative entertainment with Kidstream, a robust collection of favorite children’s television series from around the globe. The new subscription VOD service recently debuted on Comcast’s Xfinity On … Continue reading
MTN decommission’s VOD service MTN VU 04 May 2017
Following a review of its digital strategy, MTN SA has taken a decision to decommission its video on demand service known as MTN VU. The service will be discontinued effective 03 May 2017. In line with the ongoing review of … Continue reading
Fox launches Fox+ Streaming service 04 May 2017
Fox Networks Group Asia launched a new on-demand video streaming service today (May 3) that features more than 11,000 hours of the company’s most popular programming across different genres, from Hollywood films to TV dramas to live sports. Known as … Continue reading
Twitter’s new Live Streaming Stadium 04 May 2017
Twitter’s 24/7 sports streaming plans include live games and new video network called “Stadium”. On Monday, Twitter unveiled its streaming plans to advertisers and they included live weekly games from MLB and the WNBA. While it won’t have rights to stream … Continue reading
